Anchor Steam 2011 Christmas Ale

Anchor Steam produces their Christmas Ale every year, but like many seasonals, the recipe is somewhat different every year. This year's pours a dark mahogany brown, with a two-finger khaki head. I'm picking up some apple, kind of like a cider with raisin, plum and a little rum. There's some spices floating around, maybe a touch of cinnamon; definitely some nutmeg as well. Brown sugar and maple start to pop out as it arms up.